The most iconic place in Ohio? By far Hocking Hills State Park and the surrounding areas. So of course basically as soon as I moved to Ohio I wanted to take a weekend trip here to check it out.
Uinta National Forest Camping and Hiking
When I heard the Mirror Lake Corridor in Uinta National Forest had opened almost a month early Winter and I headed out to our serine escape.
Camping at Guadalupe River State Park
There are only a handful of state parks I would consider camping at during the summer, Guadalupe River State Park is one of them
Camping at Huntsville State Park
Just over an hour north of downtown Houston, Huntsville State Park is nestled in the Sam Houston National Forest. Typically a park that is fully booked months in advance, I got lucky and snagged a campsite online Thursday night for the entire weekend.
Camping in Brenham Texas
Camping is just what the doctor ordered! After being sick for almost 2 weeks in January I was in desperate need of some time spent outdoors. Luckily friends from my outdoors group organized a primitive camping trip. Winter and I packed up the car with all the essentials and headed about an hour and half …
Camping at Double Lake Recreation Area
Just an hour north of Houston, Double Lake Recreation Area is located in the Sam Houston National Forest. With quick access to the Lone Star Hiking Trail and easy access camping…
Camping Lake Livingston State Park
An entire weekend of fresh air is exactly what the doctor ordered. Just an hour and a half northeast of Houston, Lake Livingston State Park is an amazing destination for an easy weekend of camping. The park has hiking trails, archery, and loads of lake activities to keep you entertained.
Camping with Dogs – At the Campsite
Once you have done all the preparation and are at the campsite with your dog, let the fun begin. I absolutely love taking Winter camping, it is always fun to expose her to new places and is great bonding time for us. In this post I cover dog management at camp.
Camping with Dogs – The Necessities
The first time I decided to take Winter camping with me, I had zero idea of what I would need, or not need. So, I did the natural thing every millennial does and googled “what to bring when camping with dogs”. A lot of resources came up, and this post is not going to be all inclusive. I just want to outline what I pack and use, and give you some resource to find even more information.
Camping with Dogs – Before You Go
Just like a lot of people, I love being able to take my dog with me everywhere, including camping! All camping trips require pre-planning, and especially when you are taking your 4-legged best friend. In this post cover things I consider before I go camping with Winter and what I did to prepare for her …
Camping at Pace Bend Park
Pace Bend Park is located in the Texas Hill Country north of Austin, TX, on Lake Travis about 3 hours from Houston. It provides an easy going feel for camping and has about 15 miles of hiking and biking trails in the parks interior.
Ticks and Fleas, and How to Prevent
Anytime you and your dog go hiking, or do anything outdoors, there is a risk for fleas and ticks. They are not fun to get, or easy to get rid of, but they are something us outdoor loving people have to deal with. I have a few facts, and some tips and tricks, that I use for myself and Winter to combat these pesky insects.